Schools should not collude in forced marriage
It’s the time of year when we start thinking about booking our summer holidays but for some the summer break is a terrifying prospect as they worry about being taken […]
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Sky News – NICE wakes up to DV and the new DV offence
The National Institute for Heath and Social Care Excellence this week recommended that health and social care staff should have more and better training around domestic violence. This is blindingly […]
Why anonymity would be a green light to rapists
The outcome of the William Roache trial resulted in a flood of demands for there to be anonymity for defendants in rape cases and talk of women eager to make […]
New Domestic Abuse Law – BBC breakfast interview
A bill that would create a new criminal offence of domestic abuse and coercive control is about to be put before parliament. Most people are incredulous when they realise that there […]
Lawyer divorce tips as seasonal DV grips
The 1st day back in January is known in legal circles as D day or divorce day. It is the time when solicitors are deluged with new family clients each […]
The family court should protect victims of domestic violence but often puts them at risk
I recently took part in a Channel 4 news investigation (see below) in relation to this issue which was prompted by the Eve’s Law campaign. Eve is a survivor of […]
Are 2500 murdered UK women not enough for a public enquiry?
The police aren’t the only ones failing domestic violence victims – a public enquiry is the only serious response to state sponsored mass murder Teresa May recently announced that she […]
Rape threats, trolls and the law
A recent internet campaign has successfully persuaded the Bank of England to change its mind and ensure that women will not be removed from our bank notes. The campaign was […]